The multi-radio chip included several analogue blocks, multi-million gate instances, multiple voltage islands and complex switchable power domains. The Cadence hierarchical Common Power Format (CPF) based comprehensive power intent methodology allowed CSR to precisely capture and manage power intent throughout the flow. The EDI System helped reduce power domain crossings and made designing with multiple supply voltages much easier. The net result was significant power savings while optimizing area and performance automatically. For verification, CSR performed power-aware simulation with IES, and formal checking using CLP, to confirm the correct implementation of its power architecture against the golden CPF.

"In another recent multi-radio chip tapeout, the Cadence EDI System and low-power design methodology enabled us to effectively implement and optimize a consistent set of design and multi-supply-voltage power domain constraints across a complex digital-driven mixed-signal hierarchy," said Steven D. Gray, Ph.D., CTO of CSR. "We gained significant power savings and achieved faster timing and signal-integrity signoff. As a result of this tapeout success, we have confidence in using the Cadence EDI System and CPF-driven low-power flow across all of our mobile connectivity and automotive designs."

"The demand for low-power mixed-signal designs for consumer electronics is skyrocketing. The CSR design team chose Cadence for our mature and comprehensive low-power solutions that meet the most pressing challenges of complex SoC design," said Chi-Ping Hsu, senior vice president, research and development, Silicon Realization Group at Cadence. "The Encounter digital flow provided a predictable design closure path, meeting and exceeding CSR's stringent design and time to market requirements. We worked closely with CSR to help them achieve tapeout success for this innovative low-power and mixed-signal SoC."

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About CSR

CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimized for the automotive navigation and infotainment, digital cameras and imaging, connected home infotainment and wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity and location technology domains across a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS systems, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, FM, NFC, aptX® and CVC™ audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, PDL printing, microcontrollers, DSPs and broadband receivers. CSR's technology solutions and market platforms enable its customers to deliver a superior user experience and are adopted by leaders in the auto, computer, home and mobile markets. More information can be found at www.csr.com. Keep up to date with CSR on our technical blog or CSR people blog, YouTube, Facebook or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc.

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